GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,065 km
11,225 miles
LYI
Linyi
China
Distance
18,065 km
11,225 mi / 9,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU LYI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shubuling Airport
IATA Code GRU LYI
ICAO Code SBGR ZSLY
City Sao Paulo Linyi
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.050000, 118.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Linyi (LYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China is 18,065 kilometers (11,225 miles / 9,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:04 in Linyi. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,459 feet between the two airports. Shubuling Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Linyi (LYI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Shubuling Airport (LYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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